Today, November 4, 2025, the New York Times reported on the dangers of recreational shooting, specifically the risk of brain injury. While the article provides common sense information: military-style weaponry pose a greater risk, “the data also showed that indoor shooting ranges designed to make shooting safe inadvertently make blast exposure worse — doubling and sometimes tripling the amplitude of the blast.”

While it may seem that numerous studies are “telling” citizens to halt many recreational activities that are practiced to relieve stress – alcohol, smoking – legal and illegal, gambling, shooting, etc. – it is important to be informed of the most recent scientific findings before making personal decisions.